Nursing Department Nursing Program Information Session

1. Nursing Department Nursing Program Information Session

2. The Nursing Program is Impacted • Many more eligible applications are received than spaces available. • 50 spaces are available. • The application period is once a year.

3. Application Period • The application is available online from January 2 until February 1. • Applications submitted after 4:00 pm on February 1 will not be accepted. • Incomplete applications are not accepted.

4. Admissions Requirements • Requirements must be completed in the Fall Semester prior to applying to the nursing program. • All prerequisite courses must be completed with a C grade or better. • Cumulative GPA of prerequisite courses must = 2.5 or better. • Online Application calculates GPA. You can also calculate your GPA at: http://csmresearch.smccdweb.net/GPAcal/calculatorV2.php

5. Admission Requirements, continued • Anatomy, Physiology and Microbiology = cumulative GPA of 2.5 or better = no grade less than C = no more than ONE repetition of any of these 3 courses. Repetition is only applicable if grade is D or lower. Refer to the Repeat Policy on the CSM Nursing website.

6. Expiration Dates • No expiration dates. • No recency requirements. • Check articulation grid for equivalency: • http://www.smccd.net/accounts/csmnursing/downloads/rn_%20prereq.pdf

7. Transcripts • Courses listed on applications are checked against unofficial transcripts. • Highlight courses on unofficial transcripts.

8. Prerequisite Courses – Math Requirement • Completion of Math 120 or Math 122 and 123 or equivalent; or • CSM Math Placement Test – placement into Math 125 or higher. • Higher level math course is acceptable, e.g., Statistics, Calculus. • Claim catalog rights if continuously enrolled within SMCCD prior to Fall 2009.

9. Prerequisite Courses, continued • Chemistry 410*. Note: Starting Fall 2012, only Chem 410* will be accepted. Exception: SMCCD students who can claim catalog rights prior to Fall 2011 may still use Chem 192 or 210. • Biology 250 (Anatomy w/ Lab)* • Biology 260 (Physiology w/ Lab)* • Biology 240 (Microbiology w/ Lab)* • English 100 (English Composition)* • Psychology 100 (Introduction to Psychology)* • Psychology 200 (Developmental Psychology)* • Speech 100 or 120 or 150 • Sociology 100 (Introduction to Sociology) OR Anthropology 110 (Cultural Anthropology)* * Successful completion of acceptable course equivalent. Refer to the NURSING ARTICULATION GRID on the website: http://www.smccd.net/accounts/csmnursing/downloads/rn_%20prereq.pdf

10. Other Requirements • All applicants must complete the online Nursing Program Information Session and take the quiz with 100% score. Proof of completion is not required; the Nursing Department will automatically receive a list of applicants who successfully complete the quiz.

11. Coursework Outside of SMCCD • If you completed coursework outside SMCCD, check the articulation grid. If the course is on the grid, it is automatically approved as equivalent to the required CSM course. • If the course is not listed, submit a copy of an approved Course Substitution Petition. • For students who have completed or are completing 6 units within SMCCD, fill out the form at http://www.smccd.net/accounts/csmforms/ • If you are not a student enrolled within SMCCD, fill out the Nursing Pre-Application Evaluation Formfound on the Nursing website. You must complete NPIS to utilize this service.

12. International Coursework • International coursework must be evaluated by an approved transcript evaluation service. • Request a detailed evaluation from one of the following services: • International Education Research, Inc.: www.ierf.org: • World Education Service: www.wes.org • Academic Credential Education Institute: www.acei1.com

13. International Coursework, continued • Upon receipt of the detailed evaluation from an approved international transcript evaluation service, request a CSM Transcript and Course Substitution Petition. Refer to previous slides to identify which form to complete.

14. Application • Submit the application online prior to 4:00 pm on February 1 of each year. • Incomplete or late applications are not reviewed nor accepted.

15. Required Application Supporting Documents • Unofficial transcripts for all courses indicated in the application. Highlight courses for review. Submit transcripts even if courses were taken within SMCCD: College of San Mateo, Skyline College, Cañada College. • If applicable, a copy of completed transcript evaluation for courses not listed on the Nursing Articulation grid.

16. Submitting Application • Submit the application online at the CSM Nursing website: www.collegeofsanmateo.edu/nursing/ • Paper copies of the application are not required. Submission should be online.

17. Waiting List • A waiting list is not maintained. • If you are not admitted you must re-apply the next year. • The office maintains application materials for only one year.

18. Notification • All applicants are notified of their status by U.S. Mail no later than May 1.

19. Criteria for Selection • Applicants who have met the following criteria will be selected by a computerized random number selection: • All prerequisite courses completed at the time of application with C grades or higher • 2.5 GPA cumulative • 2.5 subset GPA in Anatomy, Physiology and Microbiology (following Repeat Policy guidelines) • Completed NPIS (Nursing Program Information Session)

20. General Education Requirements • See Section 5 of the Nursing Program Information Sheet. • General Education requirements must be met for the Associate in Science Degree. For students who already have a Bachelor's Degree and complete the nursing major requirement, an associate degree will be awarded.

21. General Education Requirements • Complete General Education requirements for the A.S. Degree in nursing: Humanities, American Institutions, California State and Local Government, Physical Education, Information Competency. (See CSM catalog for details.) • Students who hold a bachelor’s degree will receive the A.S. degree in nursing providing that the student completes the nursing major course requirements. • It is highly recommended that students take the Reading Placement test and follow recommendations.

22. Assessment Test • All accepted candidates must take the ATI TEAS (Test of Essential Academic Skills)Test. • The passing score is 62% composite for Version V. For earlier versions, the passing score is 67%. • For a no-passing score, remediation is required. The test is taken again the next year – if the applicant passes – he/she will be admitted. • www.atitesting.com provides information about the test.

23. Other Information • The Board of Registered nursing website www.rn.ca.gov contains information regarding licensure. • Each student is responsible for his/her transportation to outside agencies and clinical assignments. • The program takes priority over work schedules and other family obligations. Be prepared to be flexible. • Nursing class and clinical hours vary from course to course. You will be assigned a clinical section.

24. Other Information, continued • The cost of the program is approximately $5,000 for the first year and $4,500 for the second year. This includes books, supplies, fees, and uniforms. • All accepted applicants must complete a background check, which includes drug testing. In case of a hit or known offense, acceptance depends on clinical agency placement approval and BRN licensure approval.

25. Congratulations! You have completed the Nursing Program Information Session Online. Now take the quiz to complete the process.